Trauma-sensitivity and peacebuilding : considering the case of south Sudanese refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp /

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Author / Creator:Gitau, Lydia Wanja, author.
Imprint:Cham : Springer, [2018]
Description:1 online resource (xxii, 145 pages)
Language:English
Series:The Anthropocene ; v. 12
Anthropocene (Cham, Switzerland) ; v. 12.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11541536
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ISBN:9783319498034
3319498037
9783319498027
3319498029
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:This book identifies a gap in peacebuilding theory and practice in terms of sensitivity to trauma and its impact on the survivors of war and other mass violence. The research focuses on the traumatic experiences and perceptions of peace of South Sudanese refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Northwestern Kenya. It further explores the possibilities for peacebuilding identified in these perceptions. A lack of sensitivity to the trauma experienced by the survivors of conflict and mass violence leads to interventions that are at best removed from, and at worst detrimental to the welfare of the survivors. Interventions that take into consideration the complex and multifaceted ways in which the survivors experience and respond to the traumatic events, encourage capacities for resilience in the survivors, engage the creative arts in peacebuilding, and emphasise the centrality of community and relationships, are seen to assist the survivors in recovery from trauma and to facilitate peacebuilding." Diverse anecdotes and real life stories from the research participants." The journey as a recurring motif throughout the book, weaved in a clear, easy to read style of writing.
Other form:Print version: Gitau, Lydia Wanja. Trauma-sensitivity and peacebuilding. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018] 3319498029
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-49803-4